Devil’s Den State Park – West Fork, AR
At the northwestern outskirts of the Arkansas River Valley and deep in the valley of the rugged Boston Mountains, you’ll find the 2,500-acre Devil’s Den State Park, which provides some of the most spectacular Ozark Mountain scenery in the state. A clear mountain creek spills its cool, clear waters over the rocky valley floor with [...]
Lake Fort Smith State Park – Mountainburg, AR
Lake Fort Smith State Park is your gateway to adventure in the natural diversity of the Boston Mountains. The park overlooks Lake Fort Smith in the rugged Boston Mountain Range of the northwest Arkansas Ozarks. The park offers hiking and backpacking workshops, boating and kayaking courses, birding and wildlfe courses, nature photography, art, and journaling [...]
Pinnacle Mountain State Park – Little Rock, AR
Along the eastern outskirts of the beautiful Arkansas River Valley stands the cone shaped peak of Pinnacle Mountain, which has been an Arkansas landmark for generations. At 1,011 feet above sea level, this popluar park is surrounded by wooded hillsides, lush lowlands, and clear waterways. A summit view provides a panorama of God’s beautiful handiwork [...]
Mount Magazine State Park – Paris, AR
At 2,733 feet, Mount Magazine stands above all else as the highest point in the state of Arkansas with beautiful rock bluffs, breathtaking views, and a carpet of clouds awaiting those who chose to spend the night at the newly rebuilt 60 room lodge or 13 cabins stretching along the bluff! Mount Magazine State Park [...]
Mt Nebo State Park – Dardanelle, AR
Rising 1,350 feet above the Arkansas River Valley, Mt Nebo gives visitors a spactacular view of the 34,000 Lake Dardanelle, the Arkansas River, and the surrounding mountain ridges. Mt Nebo is not only a popular vacationing spot, it’s also a favorite “short drive” destination for sight seeing, hiking, or just to relax. The park offers a [...]
Petit Jean State Park – Morrilton, AR
Petit Jean State Park, atop Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton, lies in a unique area between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountain ranges. Enjoy 2,658 acres of woods, ravines, streams, waterfalls, spectacular views, and interesting geological formations preserved almost as French explorers found them 300 years ago. The mountain is named after a French girl who [...]
Lake Dardanelle State Park – Russellville, AR
The Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center near Russellville provides a beautifully picturesque view of one of the nation’s most popular fishing points. There’s also a lot of fun stuff to do! (Just don’t tell the kids what a great learning experience it is.) The more than ten thousand square foot visitor center [...]
The Family Guide to Quality Time in the Arkansas River Valley!
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